The 1940 George VI Silver Half Crown is a substantial, attractive pre-decimal coin. With a classic George VI design, solid silver content, and excellent collector interest.

Description & History

• Type: ½ Crown (2s 6d), large pre-decimal silver coin.

• Obverse: Left-facing bust of King George VI, inscribed GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX.

• Reverse: Shield bearing the Royal Arms, flanked by the royal cyphers, labeled FID:DEF IND:IMP HALF CROWN 1940 .

• Minted in London, with approximately 17.95 million coins produced.

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Specifications

• Date: 1940 (King George VI)

• Metal Content: 50% silver (0.227 oz fine silver) 

• Weight: 14.14 g

• Diameter: 32 mm

• Edge: Reeded